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31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Certification Exam
by Dave Holzinger, Laura Schuster
31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Certification Exam
About This E-Book
Title Page
Copyright Page
About the Authors
About the Technical Reviewer
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Contents at a Glance
Contents
We Want to Hear from You!
Reader Services
Introduction
Study Resources
Primary Resources
Supplemental Resources
Goals and Methods
Who Should Read This Book?
Getting to Know the CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Exams
What Topics Are Covered on the A+ Exams
Registering for the A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Exams
Digital Study Guide
Day 31. BIOS/UEFI Settings
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Purpose of the BIOS
Device Support
BIOS Configuration Options
Booting with BIOS
Accessing the Physical BIOS
The POST
Beep Codes
POST Cards
Complementary Metal-oxide Semiconductor
The CMOS Battery
The Difference Between BIOS and CMOS
UEFI
Purpose of UEFI
Accessing UEFI
Advantages of UEFI over BIOS
Booting with UEFI
Firmware Upgrades
Boot Security Measures
Study Resources
Day 30. Motherboard Components
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Motherboards
Sizes/Form Factors
Choosing the Correct Motherboard
Documentation
Identification of Components
CPU Sockets
Types
Chipsets
Types
Clock Rates
Bus Speeds
CPU Speed
RAM Slots
Types
RAM Characteristics
Expansion Slots
Types and Properties
Power Connectors
Component Power Connections
Fan Connectors
Front/Top Panel Connectors
Study Resources
Day 29. PC Component Installation, Part 1
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Motherboard Preparation and Installation
CPU Characteristics
CPU Cooling
CPU Installation
RAM Installation
Motherboard Installation
Install Expansion Cards
Media Cards
Communications Cards
Cards That Add Ports
Other Expansion Cards
Install Storage Devices
Magnetic Hard Disk Drives
Solid State/Flash Drives
Optical Drives
Hotswappable Drives
RAID Types
Tape Drive
Study Resources
Day 28. PC Component Installation, Part 2
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
PC Connection Interfaces
Physical Connections
Wireless Connections
Install Power Supply
Connector Types and Their Voltages
Specifications
Custom PC Configurations
Graphic/CAD/CAM Design Workstation
Audio/Video Editing Workstation
Virtualization Workstation
Gaming PC
Home Theater PC
Home Server PC
Network Client Computers
Study Resources
Day 27. Peripheral Devices and Connectors
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Types of Display Devices
LCD Displays
Plasma
Projectors
Organic Light-emitting Diode
Video Settings
Refresh/Frame Rates
Resolution/Aspect Ratio
Brightness/Lumens
Analog Versus Digital Displays
Privacy/Antiglare Filters
Using Multiple Displays
Display Connector Types
Device Cables and Connectors
SATA and eSATA
Universal Serial Bus
FireWire IEEE 1394
PS/2
Audio Ports
Media Converters
Installing and Configuring Common Peripheral Devices
Study Resources
Day 26. Printer Installation
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Selecting a Printer
Installing Printers
Installing Multifunction Printers for SOHO
Faxing
Copying
Scanning
Printer Drivers
Configuring the Printer
Configuration Settings
Print Spooling
Calibration
Testing the Printer
Local Connections
Network Printer Installation
Print Servers
Configuring a Network Printer in Windows
Authentication/Authorization
Printer Pooling
Network Connections
Wireless Printing
Cloud Printing/Remote Printing
Apple Printing
Secure Printing
Study Resources
Day 25. Printer Technologies and Maintenance
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Printer Types and Features
Impact Printers
Non-Impact Printers
Printer Connections
Printer Maintenance and Optimization
Impact Printer Maintenance
Laser Printer Maintenance
Inkjet Printer Maintenance
Thermal Printer Maintenance
Optimization
Study Resources
Day 24. Network Cabling
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Fiber
Single-mode Versus Multimode
Fiber-optic Cable Connectors
Twisted Pair
Twisted-pair Cable Types
Twisted-pair Cable Connectors
Twisted-pair Wiring Standards
Coaxial
Coaxial Cable Types
Coaxial Cable Connectors
Study Resources
Day 23. IP Addressing
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
IP Version 4
The Default Subnet Mask
Special Addresses
Private Addresses
Addressing Guidelines
The Gateway Address
Client-side DHCP
Client-side DNS
Classless Inter-domain Routing
IP Version 6
Types of IPv6 Traffic
Types of IPv6 Unicast Addresses
Study Resources
Day 22. Ports and Protocols
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Common Ports
Ports 20/21—FTP
Port 22—SSH
Port 23—TELNET
Port 25—SMTP
Port 53—DNS
Port 67/68—DHCP
Port 80—HTTP
Port 110—POP3
Port 143—IMAP
Port 443—HTTPS
Port 3389—RDP
Ports 137–139—NetBIOS/NetBT
Port 445—SMB/CIFS
Port 548—AFP
Port 427—SLP
Common Protocols
DHCP
DNS
LDAP
SNMP
SMB
CIFS
SSH
AFP
TCP Versus UDP
Study Resources
Day 21. SOHO Router Installation
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Wireless Standards
SOHO Router Configuration
Channels
NAT
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
DMZ
Basic QoS
UPnP
Study Resources
Day 20. Network Devices and Internet Connections
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Connecting to an ISP
Dial-up
ISDN
DSL
Cable
Fiber to the x
Wireless Connections
802.11 Wi-Fi
Cellular
Line-of-Sight Wireless
Internet over Satellite
Network Types
LANs
WANs
WLAN
MAN
PAN
Networking Devices
Hub
Switch
Router
Wireless Access Point
Bridge
Modem
Firewall
Repeater/Extender
Patch Panel
Power over Ethernet
Power over Ethernet Injector
VoIP Phones
Study Resources
Day 19. Laptop Components and Features
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Laptop Expansion Options
Laptop Hardware Replacement
Laptop Displays
Laptop Features
Laptop Accessories
Study Resources
Day 18. Mobile Device Components and Features
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Tablets and Smartphones
Specialty Mobile Devices
Wearable Devices
Mobile Device Connection Types
Wired
Wireless
Mobile Device Accessories
Study Resources
Day 17. Hardware Troubleshooting, Part 1
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Troubleshooting Motherboards
Troubleshooting RAM
Troubleshooting CPUs
Troubleshooting Power
Troubleshooting Hard Drives
Troubleshooting RAID Arrays
Troubleshooting Video, Projector, and Display Issues
Study Resources
Day 16. Network Troubleshooting and Tools
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Common Network Symptoms
Cabling Tools
Command-line Tools
Ping
ipconfig
ifconfig
tracert/traceroute
netstat
Nbtstat
NET
Netdom
nslookup
Study Resources
Day 15. Hardware Troubleshooting, Part 2
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Troubleshooting Mobile Devices and Laptops
Troubleshooting Display Issues
Network and Remote Connectivity Troubleshooting
Hard Drive Failure
Keyboard/Touchpad Problems
Battery and Power Troubleshooting
System Troubleshooting
Application Troubleshooting
Disassembling Process for Proper Reassembly
Troubleshooting Printers
Common Symptoms and Solutions
Printer Tools
Troubleshooting the Print Spooler
Troubleshooting Printer Installation
Maintaining Printers
Common Maintenance Options
Laser Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Inkjet Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Impact Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Thermal Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Optimizing Printers
Study Resources
Day 14. Windows Installation
CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Windows Features
Windows Vista/Windows 7 Features
Windows 8/8.1 Features
64-bit Versus 32-bit Operating Systems
File Structure and Paths
Installing Windows
Configuration Settings
Installation Options
Hardware Requirements
Upgrade Installations
Windows Vista Installs
Windows 7 Installs
Windows 8 and 8.1 Installs
Partitioning the Drive
File System Types and Formatting
Linux File Systems
Mac OS X File Systems
Other Installation Configuration Concerns
Study Resources
Day 13. Windows Tools
CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Microsoft Command-line Tools
Accessing the Command-line Utility
Getting Command-line Help
Command Privileges
Administrative Tools
Most Commonly Used Tools
MSCONFIG
Task Manager
Disk Management
System Utilities
Windows Control Panel Utilities
Internet Options
Display/Display Settings
User Accounts
Folder Options
System
Windows Firewall
Power Options
Programs and Features
Action Center
HomeGroup
Devices and Printers
Sound
Troubleshooting
Network and Sharing Center
Study Resources
Day 12. Windows Networking and Maintenance
CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Domains Versus Homegroups Versus Workgroups
HomeGroup Setup
Workgroup Setup
Domain Setup
Setting Up Network Shares
Establishing Network Connections
TCP/IP Settings
Remote Assistance
Proxy Settings
Home/Work/Public Settings
Firewall Settings
Network Card Settings
Preventive Maintenance Procedures
Best Practices
Backup and Restoration Tools
Study Resources
Day 11. Mac and Linux Operating Systems
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Features of Mac and Linux
Mac and Linux Tools
The Terminal
Mac and Linux Best Practices
Study Resources
Day 10. Client-side Virtualization and Cloud Concepts
CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Virtual Machines and Their Requirements
Hardware Requirements
Security Requirements
Cloud Concepts and Services
Study Resources
Day 9. Network Services
CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Server Roles
Internet Appliances
Study Resources
Day 8. Mobile Operating Systems Management
CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Mobile Operating Systems Features
Android Versus iOS Versus Windows
App Development and Sources
Screen Orientation and Calibration
Location Services
Wi-Fi Calling
Mobile Device GUIs
Virtual Assistants
Emergency Notification and Mobile Payments
Mobile Device Connectivity and Email
Hotspots and Tethering
Airplane Mode
VPN
Bluetooth Pairing
Email
Firmware, Updates, and Identification
Mobile Device Data Synchronization
Study Resources
Day 7. Security Threat Prevention
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Common Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
Common Prevention Methods
Securing Physical Assets
Digital Security
Study Resources
Day 6. User Access, Device Security, and Data Disposal
CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Windows OS Security Settings
Security Best Practices to Secure a Workstation
Securing Mobile Devices
Data Destruction and Disposal Methods
Study Resources
Day 5. SOHO Security Implementation
CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Wireless Security
Other Security Options
Wireless Firewall Settings
Setting Wireless Encryption
Wireless Network Settings
Wireless Physical Security
Study Resources
Day 4. PC Operating System and Security Troubleshooting
CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Troubleshooting Operating Systems
Troubleshooting Specific OS Errors
Troubleshooting Specific Booting Errors
Troubleshooting Hardware Issues
Troubleshooting Specific Issues with the File System
Bootup Troubleshooting Tools
Linux and OS X Bootup Troubleshooting Tools
Command-Line Repair Tools
Common PC Security Issues
Tools Used to Combat Malware
Best Practice Procedures for Malware Removal
Study Resources
Day 3. Mobile OS and Security Troubleshooting
CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Troubleshooting Mobile OS and Application Issues
OS and Application Tools
Troubleshooting Mobile OS and Application Security Issues
Mobile OS and Application Security Tools
Study Resources
Day 2. Safety and Environmental Procedures
CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Safety Procedures
Working with Electricity
Personal Safety
Proper Component Handling and Storage
Material Safety Data Sheets
Environmental Impacts
Incident Response and Licensing
Study Resources
Day 1. Professionalism and Troubleshooting Methodology
CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Topics
Key Topics
Proper Communication Techniques
Good Communication Skills
Listening Skills
Applying the Troubleshooting Theory
Step 1—Identify the Problem
Step 2—Establish a Theory of Probable Cause (Question the Obvious)
Step 3—Test the Theory to Determine Cause
Step 4—Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem and Implement the Solution
Step 5—Verify Full System Functionality and Implement Preventive Measures
Step 6—Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes
Study Resources
Exam Day
What You Need for the Exam
What You Should Receive After Completion
Summary
Post-Exam Information
Receiving Your Certificate
Examining Certification Options
If You Failed the Exam
Summary
Index
Code Snippets
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